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GIVING METAL A NEW LIFE

THE FUTURE IS CIRCULAR ECONOMY

ONE METAL. MANY LIVES

Always good prices

SCRAP METAL IS A RAW MATERIAL

Metals are recyclable

KEEPING METALS IN CIRCULATION

Introduction

What we do

CRONIMET Nordic is a circular economy company specialising in the collection and processing of scrap metal and its resale for recycling.

We collect non-ferrous, stainless and ferrous metals and organize their transportation in Estonia, Latvia and Finland. We source scrap metal from several countries and export it to various markets around the world for recycling.

In 2025, we helped return 260,000 tonnes of metals to a new material cycle, and the company’s turnover reached EUR 160 million.

We offer a scrap metal collection service and dismantling service at the customer’s location. We have eight scrap metal collection points in Estonia.

Paldiski Tallinn/ Downtown Tallinn/ Lasnamäe Kohtla-Järve Jõgeva Viljandi Tartu Keila

What we are

We started as a family business under the name Eesti Metall in Jõgeva in 2000, buying ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. Over the years we have consistently grown our company and since 2008 we have been part of the international CRONIMET Group. Being part of an international group gives us access to modern technologies in our field, international expertise and broader business opportunities outside Estonia, while CRONIMET Nordic’s top management continues to centre around the Estonian family that founded the company. We employ over 50 people.

Mission

We are committed to developing circular economy practices and metal-processing technologies in order to return as many metal-containing materials as possible to circulation and provide industry with secondary raw materials.

Vision

We are a leading circular economy company shaping the future – by giving scrap metal a new life, we help create a more valuable living environment for future generations.

Our values

The core values of CRONIMET Nordic are:

We use resources responsibly, continuously develop our environmental management practices, and work to ensure that as much of the metal waste we receive as possible is returned to the material cycle.

Our activities are future-oriented: we care about our employees and customers. We feel responsible for the values, knowledge, and competitiveness of future generations. We share our business success with our employees and society.

We are reliable leaders in our field: we have extensive experience and expertise, which we enhance with modern technologies and a determined focus on innovation.

We give scrap metal a new life

CRONIMET NORDIC OÜ’s guiding principles are:

  • providing high-quality waste management services that meet customer requirements and comply with environmental and occupational health and safety requirements;
  • preventing or reducing environmental pollution during the transport and handling of metals and other waste, as well as in the company’s general business activities;
  • using material and energy resources efficiently;
  • increasing the volume of recyclable waste handled with the aim of returning these materials to circulation;
  • creating, maintaining and continuously improving a safe and employee-friendly working environment.

CRONIMET Nordic is committed to:

  • comply with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 in the company’s operations and ensure that all employees are familiar with these requirements and know how to implement them in practice;
  • comply with all applicable legal and other requirements in force in the Republic of Estonia;
  • understand and follow the company’s occupational health, occupational safety, environmental and quality policies;
  • prevent and avoid pollution of air, water and soil;
  • use fuel, energy, water and other resources efficiently and avoid unnecessary consumption;
  • handle metals and other waste in a way that enables as much recyclable material as possible to be returned to circulation;
  • use and maintain equipment, machinery and buildings responsibly and in accordance with their operating instructions, thereby conserving resources;
  • take environmental impact into account when selecting materials and products;
  • improve technologies, management methods and processes, as well as their quality, in order to reduce potential negative impacts on the environment and the working environment;
  • take into account all environmental, quality and occupational health and safety aspects when developing existing and new products and services;
  • protect the health and safety of employees, customers and the general public;
  • provide employees with a suitable and safe working environment, taking into account the potential risks and hazards associated with their daily work, and continuously improve it;
  • prevent injuries to employees that may result from incidents;
  • prevent and avoid accidents and emergency situations and ensure preparedness to respond effectively if they occur;
  • inform the public about the environmental impacts associated with waste management and the ways in which these impacts can be reduced;
  • ensure that the requirements and needs of customers and other stakeholders are taken into account and met when providing services;
  • offer customers waste management solutions that support separate waste collection and recycling;
  • ensure the quality and timely delivery of services and fulfil other commitments made to customers;
  • cooperate openly with other institutions, organisations and authorities;
  • conduct periodic reviews based on the objectives of the environmental policy in order to improve environmental performance;
  • conduct periodic reviews based on the objectives of the occupational health and safety policy in order to improve occupational health and safety performance;
  • keep the environmental permit issued to each department up to date;
  • involve employees and cooperation partners in improving awareness and performance in the areas of quality, environmental management and occupational health and safety;
  • continuously improve the occupational health, occupational safety, environmental and quality management system.

CRONIMET Group Sustainability Report 2025

CRONIMET Group´s (CRONIMET Holding GmbH) 2025 Sustainability Report provides an overview of the Group’s activities in the areas of circular economy, climate impact, employees, occupational health and safety, and responsible business conduct. The report has been prepared with reference to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), although CRONIMET was not yet legally required to report externally under the CSRD for the 2025 financial year. The Group uses voluntary sustainability reporting as a way to further develop its management and data processes and to prepare for future reporting requirements.

Read the summary here and full report here.

Ecovadis Gold Medal

CRONIMET Nordic has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability performance.

EcoVadis assesses companies across four areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The Gold Medal means that we rank among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis over the past 12 months. Our overall score was 80 out of 100, and the assessment is valid until 12 February 2027.

Supporter of National Defence

Since 2023, CRONIMET Nordic has received the “Supporter of National Defence” recognition from the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia for its contribution to national defence. In 2026, the Ministry of Defence recognised us with the Silver Level award.

For many years, CRONIMET Nordic has continued to pay reservists their full salary while they participate in military training exercises. Employees whose spouse or partner has been called up for a training exercise are offered flexible working arrangements and the option to work from home where the nature of their work allows it. The company also offers permanent discounts on its services to veterans of the Estonian Defence Forces and the Estonian Defence League.

What we support

Driven by a sense of responsibility for Estonia’s future, we have consistently sought to share our business success with the wider community. Over the years, CRONIMET Nordic has supported various initiatives, including Rally Estonia and the CRONIMET League, which brings together volleyball clubs from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Today, our main sponsorship and support initiatives include the Tähtvere Tennis Centre, Pärnu Yacht Club, and the Estonian Association of Child and Youth Welfare Institutions.

We plan our support activities long in advance, preferring to have long-term partners who can make the most of our help. We rarely undertake one-off projects.

Our people

Our company employs over 50 people whose combined work helps keep metals in circulation and prepares scrap metal for new use.

We care about our employees and their work environment. We provide our people with training and constantly improve our work environment. An advanced scrap metal recycling company needs a skilled workforce, starting from trained operators of modern technology to those handling high-tech laboratory equipment and complex international logistics organization.

We are a valued and stable employer. Many of our employees have extensive experience working in the circular economy. The average length of service in the company is more than six years, and more than one fifth of our employees have worked with us for 10 years or longer.